2005 Saleen S281

Oct 28, 2004 By: Saleen Inc.

The first thing to capture any viewer's attention is the S281's dramatic styling - boldly new from stem to stern.

Its signature long hood and short rear deck emphasize the Saleen muscle under the bonnet and its traditional rear-wheel drive. Those proportions also give the Saleen a ready-to-launch-itself-down-the-road appearance even when the S281 is standing still.

Build and Price Your '05

FordVehicles.com has just updated their website to reflect the 2005 Mustang. You can now build it online and choose options, packages and get price quotes. Either go dream a little or order one of those puppies!

The 2005 Mustang: The Legend Lives

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 15, 2004 – As the eagerly anticipated new 2005 Mustang begins arriving in dealer showrooms, Ford is introducing the newest version of its beloved pony car in a marketing campaign befitting its status as an automotive icon. Themed "The Legend Lives," the advertising approach is built around one truth: The 2005 Ford Mustang is the embodiment of authentic, untamed American spirit.

Ford and J. Walter Thompson USA have teamed to develop a comprehensive marketing plan that draws on Mustang’s heritage and is designed to resonate with today’s customers.

"We want to reach Mustang customers on an emotional level that’s worthy of an American legend," said Rich Stoddart, marketing communications manager, Ford Division. "All of our advertising positions the new Mustang as more than just a car – it’s a one-of-kind automotive icon."

Ford Racing Announces Performance Parts Program For The All-New 05 Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang, performance, and racing. All three have been synonymous since the car's debut in 1964, and the latest version of "America's car" will soon be the target for "hot rodders" and racers alike.

Today, Ford Racing announces a development program to expand its performance parts catalog offerings to include the new 2005 Ford Mustang. The new Mustang carries on the tradition of affordable performance and will most definitely be the target of enthusiast "tuners" and racers.

2005 Stampede Begins! New Mustangs Are Here

• At AAI, the 2005 Ford Mustang is built with extreme precision on an all-new platform designed to blend the car's past with modern engineering and advanced manufacturing.
• Nearly $700 million investment in AAI as a flexible manufacturing plant makes the plant capable of building six models on two vehicle platforms.
• Employees are trained in advanced manufacturing technologies in a new high-tech lab that is accessible to thousands of high school students in local community.